FEBRUARY 15TH  is the deadline for Early Bird sign up for Scoutmaster Leader Specific Training that will be held on March 2 at the Merit Badge Clinic!  Go here to print the form to register: http://glaciersedge.org/training/boy-scouts/sm-asst-sm-leader-specific

BALOO: CUBMASTER SPECIFIC:  FUNDEMENTALS OF TRAINING

March 2nd 8:00 am at Christ Lutheran Church in Stoughton please contact Kathy Dorn at kadorn@charter.net to register and get more information.  

YOUTH PROTECTION

Has it been 2 years since you updated your Youth Protection?  With rechartering going on in all Districts-help make the process easier for the YOUR unit and update ahead if time.  Visit www.myscouting.org to sign in and update!

Also, please make sure your Membership # is entered into your myscouting.org account so you and your unit get credit for you getting trained.

The Circus Heritage Days committee wants to add a 5k fun run/fundraiser to the activities for the weekend.

I have been asked to chair this additional event. I'm looking for committee members to help with this.

• If you've run 5k's and want to help create the perfect event....
• If you've never been a runner and want to help create the perfect event...
• Even if you only want to help come up with a fun name and logo...

....PLEASE SIGN UP!

I'm very excited to help with this. I think that a fun run sets a great example of ScoutStrong AND has excellent fund-raising potential for Glacier's Edge Council.

Yours in Scouting,

Beth Fjeld

Committee Chairman, Pack 879

Outings Coordinator & Treasurer, Troop 47

(608) 695-8589

bethfjeld@hotmail.com

 If you are attending the 2013 Jamboree and would be interesting in purchasing Glacier's Edge Jamboree Council Shoulder Patches for your uniforms, please send your name and contact information (E-mail and phone number) to Krista Tweed krista.tweed@hbm.com. When the GEC Jamboree contingent is ready to place an order for patches, you will be sent ordering information.

Janesville Ice Arena 821 Beloit Ave, Janesville, WI 53545
7:00 pm For more information:http://glaciersedge.org/wp-content/uploads/Janesville-Jets-Flyer-2013.pdf    

The Madison Mallards are inviting the Scouts and Scouting Families of Glacier's Edge Council to the Duckpond on two dates:

• Tuesday, June 25th at 7:05PM
• Sunday, July 28th at 5:05PM

Tickets are $10 for Reserved Field Box Seats, and include a Mallards Hat.

More details in this flyer Glaciers Edge Boy Scouts 2013 Portal Flyer

Kids join Scouting for Fun and Adventure so let's remember to include these two ingredients in everything that we do. 

As we plan pack, troop and crew outdoor program events, it is important that the activities provide a sense of excitement and adventure, that they are well planned, and that they are things that the youth want to do.  Den, Pack, Crew and Troop meetings also make up a significant part of the program that we provide. If these are not seen a good use of time, the kids and parents stop showing up. 

Brainstorming questions:

Can we add a game or activity to each of our meetings to add fun and adventure or practice Scout skills?

Are we taking advantage of outings to add fun and adventure?   

Do our den, pack or troop meetings too closely resemble a class room?

Do we attend monthly Roundtables to share ideas for meeting fun with other leaders?

Are the boys providing the leadership at troop meetings?  

Are the meetings and activities planned in advance?  

Do these meetings provide value for the first year Scouts? older Scouts?

Are meetings strictly advancement, or do they provide activities aimed at growing leadership skills?  

Does the program in our units measure up to the expectations of the Scouts and parents?

Questions? There are plenty of people that can help including your Unit Commissioner, District Executive, and the Leaders that attend monthly roundtables.

Thanks for all you do for our Scouts!

John Huttenhoff

Council Commissioner 

Cub Scout Day Camps 2013!

Howdy partner! The Glacier's Edge Council Sherriff has put out the wanted posters for those Glacier's Edge Cub Scout Packs that are going to be attending one of his camps this summer. The Sherriff needs to know your plans so he can take you of his wanted list. Help us plan for the Summer 2013 Cub Scout Camps by telling us which camp(s) your Pack is planning to attend. Please complete the Cub Camp Interest Form at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/2013CubCampPlan. By completing the form your Pack will be on the list for the camp. While the Cub Interest Form does not guarantee your spot at camp, being on the list will allow us to contact you should the camp(s) you chose approach the capacity number for the camp. To lock in your spot at a given camp you must submit a youth roster and payment.

For more information on 2013 Cub Scout Summer Camps http://glaciersedge.org/camping/camping-program-information/cub-scout-camp/

Ed Bryant Scout Reservation, Mauston

3nd annual special event targeted exclusively to 4th grade Webelos, our current Webelos I Scouts. This event will provide a quality outdoor experience, challenging and fun activities, and a stirring ceremony. The entire program is meant to fire the boys up for their final year of Cub Scouts and provide a glimpse of the excitement that awaits them as Boy Scouts.  The Expedition is just around the corner. Mark your calendars now, talk to your Webelos I and plan to participate in this event. The activities will stress scout and outdoor skills, authentic Expedition/Native American culture, and fun! This cost per person is $30.We look forward to seeing you there! Check for more information: http://glaciersedge.org/2013/02/webelos-expediton-send-your-webelos-into-their-final-year-as-a-cub-scout/  

The Madison Area Safe Kids and we have an event coming up on April 20th at Kohl's Department stores on both the east and west side of Madison.  We will be recycling car seats and are in need of volunteers to help "tear" down the car seats. I was hoping you could share this with local troops as a community service event. They do not need to be there the whole time any help they could give us would be greatly appreciated. We would provide all the tools needed.  The event will run from 9 am to 12 pm, breakfast (bagels, coffee, juice) and lunch (usually pizza) will be provided to anyone who can help. Please feel free to give my name and phone number as a contact, Amy Hugill (608)924-3807.

Hope and A Future located at 3440 S High Point Road, Madison a not for profit intergenerational neighborhood is searching for volunteers to assist with the following:

Saturday May 25, 8:00 AM- 5:00 PM

Come for the day or come for a few hours to assist with grounds and house spring clean up.  Bring your rakes, shovels, pruning equipment, cleaning supplies. We have 5.5 acres of yard work that needs to be taken care of plus a large farm house that needs cleaning.  Your efforts will be rewarded with food, refreshments and entertainment by the famous Krause Family Band.   Also available opportunities for some Eagle Scout projects.  Contact Mark Janness at mark@hopeandafutureinc.org

Sign in will start at 8:00am Classes will begin at 9:00am.  Classes will end at different times, from 1pm to 3pm.  University of Wisconsin-Rock County, 2909 Kellogg Ave, Janesville Wisconsin Fee $5 /youth, extra fees for some classes.  This spring we are offering a Merit Badge Clinic at University of Wisconsin-Rock County for the following merit badges. The cost will $5.00 and registration will be on a first paid basis. Some of the classes have additional fees to pay for the projects.  No lunch is provided - bring a sack lunch or there are 5 fast food restaurants nearby for food if needed.

For more information:  http://glaciersedge.org/2011/09/mbclinic/

Saturday April 6th 2013

For the 15th year, the Badger Orienteering Club will hold its annual scout event. Form one or more teams from your pack or troop and join the fun! Girl and Boy Scouts are encouraged to join the fun! For Boy Scouts, this is a great opportunity to fulfill part of the requirements of the Orienteering Merit Badge!!  This is a "Score-O" event. Participants earn points for each control marker they find within a 45-minute time limit. Participants can visit controls in any order, but must return to the finish within 45 minutes to avoid penalty points.  DATE: Saturday, April 6, 2013 from 9-11 AM

For more informaiton:   http://glaciersedge.org/2013/01/2013-badger-orienteering-club-scout-event/

 It's Blue and Gold Season-let us help you get everything you need to make a great day! 

We also have a great selection of items to help make your Eagle Ceremony everything you want it to be!   

Come visit us at the Madison Scout Center!